6.30.2015

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Featured: Rock and Roll Poster Artist-Gary Grimshaw! Voted one of “Michigan’s 100 Greatest Artists and Entertainers of the Twentieth Century”by the Detroit Free Press. Gary became well known as the Grande Ballroom artist and his talent has kept him in demand and in the spotlight in a career covering the rock scenes in Michigan and the San Francisco area for over 40 years.

1.16.2014

Best known for his rock poster art Gary Grimshaw's significant and lasting contributions to the arts were celebrated along with the release of "Detroit Rocks" a book he co-authored with photographer Leni Sinclair. Friends and fans gathered to enjoy an exhibit showcasing the wealth of his creativity at the Scarab Club in Detroit Mi.

Best known for his rock poster art Gary Grimshaw's significant and lasting contributions to the arts were celebrated along with the release of "Detroit Rocks" a book he co-authored with photographer Leni Sinclair.
Friends and fans gathered to enjoy an exhibit showcasing the wealth of his creativity at the Scarab Club in Detroit Mi.

Gary's original and colorful psychedelic posters are considered quintessential examples of 60s era artwork.
As a Vietnam veteran he was an anti-war activist. He worked in the underground press at the Ann Arbor Sun and other publications. He was also involved in the Rainbow Peoples party, Trans Love Energies and the White Panther Party.
Sadly Gary passed away a few days after the reception. Our best goes out to Laura, his family and friends.

GRIMSHAW GARY age 67, died peacefully January 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Laura. Dear father of Alan Morgan (Lisa Racutt) Grimshaw. Loving brother of Edna Ann (John) Semler and Dr. Celia (Izzy) Ortiz. Cousin of Naomi (Randy) Bussinger. Son-in-law of the late Mary Ann and the late John Eccles. Brother-in-law of Martin (Tanis) Eccles and Susan Roberts. Visitation at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 4454 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Saturday 6-8p.m. Musical Tribute 8-9p.m. Funeral at MOCAD Sunday 11:11a.m. followed by New Orleans Style Brass Band Parade to VA Hospital lawn for Military Honors (all local artists and veterans encouraged to join and express). Reception to follow at the Scarab Club. Memorials appreciated to Scarab Club, MOCAD, or Detroit Meals on Wheels. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com - See more at: http://deathnotices.michigan.com/view-single.php?id=334410&Submit=View+Notice+%2F+Guest+Book#sthash.Im4xRXzO.qVHGtKPx.dpuf

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